Here is a great example of how keeping a gift closet saves me money.
When I find great gift ideas on sale or clearance I will purchase a couple to add to my gift closet for gifts needed throughout the year. I always try to have gifts on hand for adults and kids. I also buy greeting cards when I find a great deal.
Payton was invited to a birthday party Saturday for 2 of her classmates that are twins. Thankfully, I already had everything I needed for the party.
I had gift bags that I had recycled from Payton's birthday party. I already had tissue paper and ribbon. I pulled 2 gifts out of my closet. Fortunately, I had 2 that were alike so that worked out great. I didn't have birthday cards and I really didn't want to spend the money on them. I know that 6 year olds don't really pay that much attention to their cards so I had Payton to make gift tags with supplies I already had. We used scrapbook paper scraps and 4 foam punch outs. Making the gift tags turned into a craft session for Payton which she enjoyed especially since she was making them for her friends.
Here is our gifts:
Do you keep a gift closet?
